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Miami Heat acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, eye free agency options

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Miami Heat acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, eye free agency options

Summary

The Miami Heat made a significant offseason move by trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis from the Milwaukee Bucks. They sent Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kasparas Jakucionis, along with three first-round picks, a second-round pick, and a pick swap in return. With limited financial flexibility entering free agency, the Heat are exploring options to bolster the roster, particularly seeking a playmaker, perimeter shooter, and a three-and-D wing. Free agents like Simone Fontecchio, Andre Drummond, and Tim Hardaway Jr. are among the candidates to fill these needs.

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By the Numbers

•Miami trades for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis from Milwaukee.
•Four players and multiple draft picks were sent to the Bucks.
•Heat have financial limitations entering free agency.
•They are looking for a playmaker and perimeter shooters.
•Free agent targets include Simone Fontecchio and Andre Drummond.

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What they're saying

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The Miami Heat have already made the biggest move of the offseason before the new league year officially begins this week. They traded for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, along with Bobby Portis, earlier this week in exchange for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Kasparas Jakucionis along with three first-round draft picks, a second-round draft pick and a pick swap. That trade is the franchise-swinging move many Heat fans wanted Pat Riley to make but now the team mu
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